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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
California Excursions.

Com mencing Thursday last the Baltimore
g. Ohio railroad placed on sale round-trip
tickets to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and
San Diego, California, at the low rate of
sl14. These tickets will be good going by
special excursions, leaving st. Louis
Chicago, Kansas City and New Orleans
during the month of December and subse-
quent months of the winter and spring
Tickets are limited to return within six
months from date These excursions are
first class in every respect. Persons going
to the above places by taking advantage of
these excursions will save in fare alone about
$50, and at the same time have the privilege
OF topping off en- route at all principal plac-
es Of interest in the far west
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Fourth Anniversary,

At this, the commencement of our fifth
year In business at Market and Fifth we feel
more able than ever to supply the wants of
people in the matter of staple goods in our
jewelry department and we have scanned the
stock of the manufactures to secure the nov-
elites which are In such demand at this time
Of the year, as presents that are new and
suitable for the little ones, or the young
Gentlemen and Ladies', or the Fathers and
Mothers-and we have them, too many TO
enumerats, and we beg OF you to call and in-
spect If nothing else.
Watches from Chronometer, down to the
Waterbury, chains to match. Rings from
the finest diamond to the neatest little ring
for the baby, Cuff Pins, Breaches fine silver
jewelry of all description.
Something fine ia French clock with ao-
comparing Bronzes making complete mantle
setts, and the spectacle is complete with all
kind Of frames to accommodate the peculiar
ties of the noses of our day and generation
and the finest lenses only used to insure the
greatest comfort as only those who need
glasses know how to appreciate,
The novelties in silverware are very num-
elous this year and we are head quarters for
them.
In our Music parlors we have only such in
struments as we are willing to sell, knowing
our intentions to stay here as long as we cal,
and having to be responsible for the quality
of the goods used few names will perhaps
convince you of the quality of our large
stock, for instance the Hardman Piano, the
Weber Piano, the Marshall 6 Wendall
Piano, the Chickering Piano, the Haines
Bro. and the latest Piano out made by the
Mason 6 Hamln Piano and Organ Co. with
its entire new style of stringing warranted
to stand the best of any plan out.
In Organs how about the Estey, Dyer &
Hughes, Wilcox & White. the Weaver and
something very new and good in the Eastern
Cottage organ, what would bring more
pleasure and contribute more to the enjoy
ment of your home than good musical in
strument, we have also full assortment of
smaller instruments such as banjos, accor-
deons, flies etc and Music Rolls book, sheet
music, piano covers, stools etc. Again we
invite you to call. s. H. BAYNARD.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
A HOME LIBRARY.
please COPY.
1900 Famous Authors.

1t seems almost incredible to say that a
library fairly representing approximately
two thousand of the most eminent authors
of the world, of all lands and all times, can
really be placed within the reach of ordinary
homes. Yet this is what is accomplished by
Alden's Cyclopeda of Universal Literature,
volume VIII. of which is issued in Noyem-
ber. The work, completed. is to comprise
from fifteen to twenty volumes W hich are in
large type, and really beautiful and excell.
at the phenominally low price of so cents per
volume for cloth, or 80 cents for half-moroc-
co bindings; even from these prices large re-
ductons are made to early purchasers an
to clubs.
Volume VIII. includes such notable names
as Ferreira, the Portuguese poet; Feuillet, the
French novelist; Johann Gottlieb Fichte,
German philosopher; Henry M. Field,
American journalist and author; Henry
Fielding, English novelist; Sames T. Fislds,
American publisher and author; Louis FL
guier, French scientist, Firdusi, Persian
poet, Geo. P. Fisher and Wilbur Fisk,
American theological writers; John Fiske
American scientist; Flammarion, French au-
thor of ''The Wonders of the Heavens;'
Flaubert, French novelist; Mary Hallock
Foote, American artist and author; John
Forster, English biographer, Charles Four
ier, French socialist and political economist;
Charles James Fox, English statesman;
George Foxe, of "The Book of Martyrs"
fame; Or. ]. W. Francis, American author
and Sir Philip Francis (the famous Junius);
Benjamin Franklin, American statesman,
philosopher, and philanthophist; E. A. Free
man, historian; John G. Fremont, general
and ''might-have-been :" President-all of
these in the letter F, besides small host in
the letter G. The publisher will send a
specimen volume to any one on receipt of
the price, allowing the privilege of return if
the set is not wanted. All lovers of good
books should at least see the work. JOHN
B. ALDEN, Publisher, 1903 Pearl st., New
York.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
The N ew b. & o, Schedule.

By reference to the revised schedule
upon another page of the B. & o. Railroad
it will be seen that the convencieses of the
community were consulted in arranging the
last Timetable" in both goinf and return
ing from Philadelphia. Trains are leaving
and arriving at the Delaware avenue station
almost incessantly from Z a, m. until 12 80
midnight. The train leaving Wilmington at
$50 p. m. is for the accommodation of those
attending private parties, Ilectures and thea
tres and they can return, leaving Philadel-
phia at either 10 or H. 80 O'Clock.
The policy of the B. & o. has always been
to arrange its service so as to be in pc. feet
harmony with the wishes and interests of
the travelling public.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
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Which Insures against Accidents.
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Possesses strong claims to public support
The fact that it has a subscribed capital of
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has made deposit OF 100000 with the In-
surance Department of New York, for the
benefit of all policy holders in the United
States, stfords material guarantees for the
mltillment of its obligations.
To meet the increasing requirements of
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lures in Accident Insurance in the United
States, notably, the payment of large addi-
tional disablemen allowance. The pay
ment of lump sum at death, or a weekly
allowance in case of temporary disablement,
as given by other Accident Insurance Com
panies are foud to be Insufficient; but the
Policies of this Corporation ensure, in add,
tion to death and weekly allowances, a sum
equal to the death benefit in the event of the
loss of both arms or both legs, or of one leg
and one arm, or the loss of sight; and for the
loss OF hand or one foot, oneh half of death
allowance iB paid.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Weekly Press
OF PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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THE BEST HOME PAPER IN AMERICA.

This is no brag.
1t is plain statement of an honest fact.
Ordinarily the weekly issue Of daily pa
per is esteemed to be merely digest of the
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This is not true in reference to the WEEK
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Or, on application, we will make special
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Sample copies furnished free on applic5
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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Wide Awake.

''Wide Awake" for December is the
brightest, spiciest and most wide awake
number of this year. The illustrations are
very attractive and markedly intensity the
interest in this popular magazine.
"Wide Awake amuses, instructs and edi-
fies both young and old and consequently
makes strong appeal for popular support.
1t is received through the we'll established
Publishing House of D. Lothrop Company,
Boston.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17

Additional Trains,
On SATURDAY only, will leave Dupont Station at
LOO and 70 m, Newbrdge at 20 and tbs p. M.
for Wilmington and all intermediate points.
French Greek Branch Trains,
Leave Springfield IL I'M, and 8. 20 m on weeks
days, and 9l3 m on Sundays.
Arrive st.Peters ll.4O a m. and $50 IN on week.
days, and IS a m on Sundays.
For connections at Wilmington, B & o j notion,
Chadds Foid Junction, Lenape, Coatesville,
Waynesburg Junction, Brdsboro and Reading,
seetimetable at all stations,
A. g. MoCAUSLAND, FB. HIBBARD,
s perintsndent Gen. Pas. Agent.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
California Excursions.

Recent changes to the advantage OF those
buying tickets via THE GREAT Rock ISLAND
ROUTE. For circular giving full particulars
Address E. A. HcLBRooK, General Ticket
and passenger Agent, Chicago,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Christmas and New Years Excursion
Tickets

The Passenger Department of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroay Company announce
that, in accordance with their usual custom,
they W i'll sell Excursion Tickets during the
Holidays, between all stations East of the
Ohio River.
Tickets will be sold on Dec. 23d, cath,
25th, s6th, sOth, s1st, 1887, and Jan, LIST snd
I'd, 1885, coed for return passage until Jan.
Sd, 1888.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Amusenents.

Manager Baylis has secured the following
December
19-J Joseph X. Emmett.
%, 90, "a, Hanlon's "Fantasma."
Christmas Day and Evening, The Martyr
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
The Century Magazine

With the November, 1887, issue THE CEN
TURY commendes its thirty fifth volume with
a regular circulation of almost 25O 900. The
War Papers and the Life of Lincoln increas-
ed its monthly edition by 100000. The lat
ter history having recounted the events Of
Lincoln's early, years, and given the neces-
sary survey of the political condition OF the
country, reaches new period, with which
bis secretaries were most intimately ac-
quainted. Under the caption
Lincoln in the War.
the writer's now enter on the more impor-
tant part of their narrative, viz the early
years of the War and President Lincon's
part therein.
supplementary War Papers,
following the "battle series" by distinguish
ed generals, will describe interesting features
of army life, iunneling fIom Libby Prison,
narratives of personal adventure, etc Gen
eral Sherman will write on ''The Grand
Strategy of the War"
Kennan on Siberia.
Except the Life of Lincoln and the War
Asticles, no more important series has ever
been undertaken by THE CENTURY than this
of Mr.. Kenman's. With the previoue pre-
paratioc of four years. travel and study in
Russia and Siberia the author undertook a
journey of 10, 600 wies for the special inves-
tigation here required. An introduction
from the Russian Minister of the Interior
admitted him to the principal mines and
prisons, where he came acquainted with
some three hundred State exiles,-Liberals,
Nihilists, and others,-and the series will be
a startling as well as accurate revelation of
the exile system. The many illustration by
the artist and photographer, Mr.. George A.
Frost, who accompanied the author, will add
greatly add to the value of the articles.
By a special offer the numbers for the past
year Containing the Lincoln history may
be secured with the oears subscription from
November, 1887, twenty-four issues in all,
for $500, with .he last years numbers hand
somely bound, $3.50.
Miscellaneous Features
will comprise several illustrated articles on
Ireland, by Charles De Kay; papers touch
ing the field of the Sunday School Lessons,
illustated by E. L. Wilson; wild Western
life, by Theodore Roosevelt; the English
Cathedrals, by Mrs. Van Rensselaer,, with
illustrations by Pennell; DR.. Buckley's val
liable papers on Dreams, Spiritualism, and
Clairvoyance; essays in criticism, art, travel.
and biography; poems; cartoons; etc.
A Novel by Eggleston
with illustrations will run through the year.
Shorter, novels will follow by Cable and
Stockton. Shorter fictions will appear
every month.
Published by THE CENTURY Co. SO East
18th Street, New-Yo
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17

Christmas Wide ADdke is made up of thir-
ty five poems, stories, sketches, papers of all
sorts long and short, and pictures ffty-seven
til writers and artists are isuch as stand 70
timely help along the highway of life with
good cheer in the bargain. II such an
amount of such work of pen and pencil was
made into Christmas books, they would cost
an man. dollars as cents in the Wtde AUake.
Think of it, $2O-worth of the stuff that
Christmas books are made of for 90 cents
Besides there is part not reckoned but
which is full of interesr, 80 pages of pictures
of Christmas things to be got for little work.
There is many boy and girl who will find
in those 80 pages not only Christmas delight
but hints to wider fortune.
By all means have the Christmas Wide
A,Oake. If your bookseller hasn't got it send
to the publishers. D. Lothop Company,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
WILMINGTON & NORTHERN RAIL
w ROAD SCHEDULE, NOVEMBER 10th, 1887
GOING NORTH, Daiy
Daily exsat Sund
ex-Sunday 6Sun only

Additional Trains
On SATURDAY only will leave Wilmington $50
and ILLS pm. for Hewbridge, Dupont, and inter.
mediate points.
On SATURDAY only will leave Birdsboro at lsO
p. m. for Reading,
French Greek Branch Trains,
Leave st Peters 6.50a,m. and l225 p. m weekdays
and S.55 p m on Sundays
Arrive springheld7 25, am. and 100, p,m.on week
days, and Il on Sunday,
GOING SOUTH,
Daily Sun
Daily eX Sund only
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
Trains leave Delaware Avenue Depot
EASTBOUND.

Philadelphla ana chester express daily. IL m
wESTBOUNDs
Chicago Limited, Daily. L40 a. m.
Arrives Chicago IL 10 next morning.
Baltimore accommodation daily except
sunday. ..............6 10 m
Cincinnati and st Louis limited daily. II 10 m
Arrives Cincinnati IS a M st Louis 10 IN
next day.
Baltimore accommodation daily. y............2 .245 m
Chicago and st Louis Express daily-... .6 40 p. M
Singeily Accommodation. daiy.............7 Z 80 In
Sngerly Accommodation, daily except
Monday. IL 80 a. m.
FOR LANDENBERG, 9l5 a. m. SUNDAY only.
Il so m and As IN daily except sunday, $50 IN
daily.
Trains leave Market Street Station:
For Philadelphia 235 m. daily except Sunday,
For Baltimore IS p m daily, except Sunday
For Landenberg so, 10 80 a m and 2 IS p m. daily
except Sunday; 9l5 a. M. Sunday only $50 p m
daily.
The 10 so a. m. train connects at East juno ion
with Cincinnati and st Louis through express daily
except Sunday; The $50 pm, connects with
Chicago and st Lonis daily.
Trains for wilmington-Leave Philadelphia
Daily, #7OO S,l5 $50 5000 a. m, 45' '3OO 49, IS co.
$50, $50, $40, hoop. m.
Daily except sunday 7l5 a. M, 1910 noon, .4l5
u.30 p. m.
Express trains
OK LORD, wM.CLEMENTs
Gen'l Pass Ag'; Manager.
TelephoneN No. ls3
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17
supplementary War Papers,

following the "battle series" by distinguish
ed generals, will describe interesting features
of army life, iunneling fIom Libby Prison,
narratives of personal adventure, etc. Gen
eral Sherman will write on 'The Grand
Strategy of the War"
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-12-17

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uaintcd. Under the caption
Lincoln in the War.

the writer's now enter on the more impor-
tant part of their narrative, viz: the early
years of the War and President Lincon's
part therein.
, 1887-12-21

THE so-called champions will now have
a chance to vindicate their reputation OF
sneak to a second place in the pugilistiC
list. Sullivan has challenged either
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the other they will be more disposed TO
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to risk any of the reputation which they
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not likely to happen for sometime to
come, for much money can first be made
without taking any chances on the uncer-
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, 1887-12-21

The bishop Of London has recently
made public some interesting statistics on
the religious life of the great city. Ac-
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OF communicates at communion services
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was At, TIA. At Easter the number rose
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at Sunday evening services, 205, 496.
London is n remarkable church going
city, but this exhibit shows that it has
about 1000, 900 inhabitants who don't
attend the services Of the Established
church, and that those who do constitute
only about one-ninth of the population.
New Orleans Times Democrat.
, 1887-12-21

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, 1887-12-21
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IT is elsewhere suggested by a cores
pondent hat the school teachers of this
city furnish for publication a list of the
novels which they believe best suited to
cultivate the tastes and strengthen the un
~derstauding of their pupils. In the light
of the discussion which has been main.
tanned for several weeks past, the idea is
certainlya very good one. We will gladly
give space to any contribution Of the kind
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, 1887-12-21

SEVERAL combinations are announced
by the senate, but that of Mr.. Lamar. for
Judge of the supreme court, seems to be
still kept in allegiance. The confirmation
of Mr.. Villas is also still withheld and will
not be announced until definite action is
taken in Mr.. Lamar's case. In the event
of Mr.. Lamar's rejection by the senate,
which is possible though not probable,
some very awkward predicaments would
r,srIt
, 1887-12-21

THE LEADER yesterday gave a fuller ac-
count Of The international contest between
Kilrain and Smith than wei the Denver
papers succeeded in doing. When the
people wish to get the details Of a big
event they naturally seek the Geographic
columns of THE LEADER and seldom 90
away disappointed.
, 1887-12-21
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AS TYPICAL Christmas weather this is
a Jolly success, but we're we called upon to
select typical business weather we could
suggest some improvement in the samples
just now being given out with such lavish
hand by the weather clerk.
, 1887-12-21

A SPECIAL dispatch to the st. Louis
Globe Democrat suggests the possibility
of VIM. A. j. Sparks being reinstated as
head of the land Office. There are many
reasons to believe that this event will not
be realized during the present admins
t~ration
, 1887-12-21
JNO. n. CARROLL. Editor

IT WILL be gratifying to the public to
be officially assured that the capitol will
be ready for occupancy by the time the
next legislature meets.
, 1887-12-21
pITm IN PARAGRAPHS.
lie WIN Miss Them Now.
UD..tn, D..

lie VIII Miss Them Now.
Boston POST
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